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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-20-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,884
Posted By grindMARC
Last bump before I put it on CL.

Last bump before I put it on CL.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-17-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,884
Posted By grindMARC
Bumping and lowering the price! I really don't...

Bumping and lowering the price! I really don't want to put this on CL...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-13-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,884
Posted By grindMARC
Cancer Free 1986 300SDL with refurb'd head

***SOLD***http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8647050770_40725518bf_n.jpg
I’ve had this car since 2006. It has 256,866 miles on the odometer. I bought it on eBay from a reseller in Arizona. Based on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-28-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,080
Posted By grindMARC
I just did this job today. Following your...

I just did this job today. Following your directions (and also those in the service manual), I got caught up trying to remove the wiring harness from the back of the housing (step 3). I had no room...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By grindMARC
Angry Well, I removed the key cylinder and used a...

Well, I removed the key cylinder and used a screwdriver to turn the ignition. It moved over into the glow plug position fine, but it did not want to move over to position 3 without some extra force....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By grindMARC
Key won't turn past GP position, but steering unlocks

I've been pouring over dozens of threads about tumblers and ignition lock housings. No one seems to have my exact problem. So here goes:

1986 300sdl, 250,000 miles
I replaced the tumbler about a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-01-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,019
Posted By grindMARC
So after reading these replies and doing a bit...

So after reading these replies and doing a bit more research, my latest theory is that since the electronics on car were slowly dieing, the battery was not accepting any charge that the alternator...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,019
Posted By grindMARC
More accurately, I think that was your 50 cents...

More accurately, I think that was your 50 cents -- not 2 cents.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,019
Posted By grindMARC
Tow truck jump box COOKED my alternator

I left the lights on. I should have called Mercedes Roadside Assistance -- mistake #2. I called Allstate instead. Then sent out some Russian dude who left the jump box hooked up for about 90 seconds....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By grindMARC
Thumbs up NJ: Diesels 96 and older = NO INSPECTION as of 8/1/10

As of 8/1 NJ is only inspecting for emissions. And since any diesel 96 or older was exempt from the emission test under the old law, those cars are TOTALLY exempt from any type of inspection under...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2009, 10:49 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 55,818
Posted By grindMARC
Is the dash light coming on during the glow...

Is the dash light coming on during the glow cycle? If not, your best bet is to do the glow plug diags posted at dieselgiant.com. You might have one or more bad glow plugs.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2009, 09:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,966
Posted By grindMARC
Hey Stand... err, I mean "texasnative46", would...

Hey Stand... err, I mean "texasnative46", would you care to provide some evidence that Montgomery County has "proclaimed" itself a "sanctuary" for law-breakers? People here are not used to liberal...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 01-29-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,295
Posted By grindMARC
Or better yet, wire it to a switch!!!

Or better yet, wire it to a switch!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,966
Posted By grindMARC
Texasnative/Stand Watie/Astonished (whatever name...

Texasnative/Stand Watie/Astonished (whatever name you are hiding yourself under these days), WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND!

[deleted my predictions and warnings about OP]

I'll let our friend...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,123
Posted By grindMARC
It doesn't go into the head. That much I know.

It doesn't go into the head. That much I know.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2008, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By grindMARC
Phil sold me all of those clips... give him a...

Phil sold me all of those clips... give him a call. Its not in the worldpac database, but he can get em.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,123
Posted By grindMARC
The head comes off easily without touching the...

The head comes off easily without touching the turbo.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,198
Posted By grindMARC
The service manual calls for lifting the engine...

The service manual calls for lifting the engine to remove the main oil pan. I can send you the PDF if you PM me an email addy.

Are you sure that the oil is not leaking from the "access panel" on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 986
Posted By grindMARC
My bad. I forgot that the initial test takes ohms...

My bad. I forgot that the initial test takes ohms at the wiring harness and not at the end of the wire. Good luck getting #1 out. Its a tuffy!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 986
Posted By grindMARC
Uhh, something's not right. How did you manage to...

Uhh, something's not right. How did you manage to determine that glowplug #1 was bad without knowing which one it is? You might want to go over to dieselgiant.com and make sure you followed the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-15-2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,282
Posted By grindMARC
You are correct, a 2nd time around on the crank...

You are correct, a 2nd time around on the crank and the lobes look right. Both point in an upward direction at 14*.

Is it still worth checking the IP timing even if that gear never left the chain...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-15-2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,282
Posted By grindMARC
I rotated the engine around to 14* and the lobes...

I rotated the engine around to 14* and the lobes are NOT pointing up on #1.

I'm guessing I need to rotate the cam shaft in order to fix this problem. Can the camshaft be rotated while still...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
Posted By grindMARC
Go to dieselgiant.com and follow the...

Go to dieselgiant.com and follow the troubleshooting steps that are VERY well documented. You'll need a voltmeter.
Forum: Tech Help 11-14-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,825
Posted By grindMARC
http://www.heeters.com/images/primer.jpg ...

http://www.heeters.com/images/primer.jpg

This is very similar to the one I have. It goes by the name "primer bulb" at your local marine supply store.

Put this thing between your hardline and...
Forum: Tech Help 11-14-2008, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,825
Posted By grindMARC
A couple of pieces of wood shim should be plenty...

A couple of pieces of wood shim should be plenty of protection for the hoses. It won't take very much pressure at all. You're just trying to stop air from leaking in, not meld the sides of the hose...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 985
Posted By grindMARC
ONLY use OEM bolts from Mercedes! You'll need a...

ONLY use OEM bolts from Mercedes! You'll need a triple square tool to take out the head bolts. I can mail you mine to borrow if you need it.

I can't say I'm an expert on the cast iron era heads,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,945
Posted By grindMARC
I have a set of used lines for an 86/87 300SDL......

I have a set of used lines for an 86/87 300SDL... 1 thru 5.
Send me a PM. I'll mail #4 off to you on Monday.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 985
Posted By grindMARC
There is really no need to replace the head bolts...

There is really no need to replace the head bolts unless they are out of spec. I would DEFINITELY have the head thoroughly checked out by a machine shop. Maybe have the injectors and prechambers...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,282
Posted By grindMARC
Thanks, G. Look for an update on Saturday....

Thanks, G.
Look for an update on Saturday. That will be the first chance I get to chase down these ideas.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-11-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,282
Posted By grindMARC
Well, I tore it down and put a new head on and...

Well, I tore it down and put a new head on and put it all back together and it won't start. It sounds like a fuel starvation issue -- no partial firing at all, just the sound of the motor turning. I...
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